Carved Bone Crucifix
possibly Mi'kmaq or Maliseet, Jesuit IHS inscribed on reverse
length 2.75 in. x width 1 in.
mid-18th century
An example of a crucifix identified as Mi'kmaq or Maliseet is curated within the collections of Musee McCord (No. M3).
Provenance:Descended Through a Prominent Halifax Family
Condition:
Warm patina, soft surface - a very tactile piece.
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